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China Turns Humanoid Robots From Showpiece to Potential Battlefield Force
China’s humanoid robot industry has moved beyond flashy demonstrations of robots running, boxing and dancing. A Reuters review of more than 100 Chinese military...
Why Failed Coups Make Sahel Juntas Stronger, Not Weaker
Surviving a coup attempt is not a near-miss for Sahel juntas — it is the mechanism of entrenchment itself: each failed attempt hands the...
Iran’s Economy Buckles Under US Sanctions
A U.S. campaign to squeeze Iran’s economy by blocking its oil exports and tightening sanctions is increasingly putting pressure on Tehran, according to three...
China and Egypt’s New Power Play: What Xi Jinping’s Cairo Visit Means for the Nile
The timing of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt in September 2026, coinciding with the signing of the (New Strategic Partnership Framework) between...
Can Russia and Ukraine Still Reach a Peace Deal? Putin Says Yes
Russian President Vladimir Putin said there is still a possibility of reaching a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while arguing that...
Iran Warns US Over Potential Israeli Offensive in Southern Lebanon
Iran has warned the United States that it would respond forcefully if Israel launches a major offensive against the Ali al Taher ridge in...
Why Are Oil Importers Turning to Longer Trade Routes?
The Iran conflict and disruption to the Strait of Hormuz are forcing major oil importing countries to rethink how they source crude. Countries that...
Kallas Calls Leipzig Attack State Sponsored Terrorism
The European Union is facing growing concerns over alleged Russian hybrid operations on European territory after Germany concluded that Russia was responsible for an...
How Could Iran Retaliate as US Conflict Escalates?
The United States has launched a new wave of attacks on Iran, marking a renewed escalation in a conflict that has remained deadlocked for...
Australia, US Pledge $580 Million to Boost Pacific Support Against China
Australia and the United States have announced a combined $580 million in funding for Pacific Island nations, highlighting growing competition with China for influence...